Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
% of adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 59% | 15% | 9% | 16% | 1% | 35,071 |
| 2007 | 52% | 14% | 12% | 18% | 3% | 35,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing by religious group
% of adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Religious tradition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 59% | 14% | 14% | 12% | 1% | 264 |
| Catholic | 57% | 17% | 11% | 14% | 1% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 75% | 12% | 6% | 6% | 1% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 40% | 16% | 22% | 20% | 2% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 73% | 12% | 7% | 8% | 1% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 82% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 3% | 245 |
| Jewish | 39% | 18% | 14% | 28% | 1% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 56% | 18% | 11% | 14% | 2% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 81% | 9% | 4% | 5% | 1% | 664 |
| Muslim | 64% | 13% | 10% | 9% | 4% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 53% | 23% | 10% | 14% | < 1% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 40% | 16% | 11% | 32% | 2% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who are ages…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 19% | 33% | 28% | 20% | 20,490 |
| Once or twice a month | 29% | 36% | 23% | 13% | 5,008 |
| Several times a year | 24% | 38% | 25% | 13% | 3,175 |
| Seldom/never | 26% | 34% | 24% | 16% | 5,174 |
| Don't know | 17% | 30% | 23% | 31% | 498 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: 18-29, 30-49, 50-64, 65+
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Generational cohort by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who are…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 12% | 13% | 27% | 33% | 13% | 1% | 20,490 |
| Once or twice a month | 19% | 17% | 28% | 27% | 8% | 1% | 5,008 |
| Several times a year | 15% | 16% | 31% | 29% | 8% | 1% | 3,175 |
| Seldom/never | 17% | 17% | 27% | 28% | 10% | 1% | 5,174 |
| Don't know | 10% | 11% | 25% | 32% | 21% | 1% | 498 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Younger Millennial, Older Millennial, Generation X, Baby Boomer, Silent, Greatest
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Gender composition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who are…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 44% | 56% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 50% | 50% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 51% | 49% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 62% | 38% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 53% | 47% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Racial and ethnic composition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who identify as…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 64% | 14% | 3% | 16% | 4% | 20,623 |
| Once or twice a month | 69% | 10% | 4% | 13% | 3% | 5,028 |
| Several times a year | 68% | 8% | 7% | 15% | 2% | 3,189 |
| Seldom/never | 72% | 7% | 5% | 12% | 3% | 5,199 |
| Don't know | 67% | 10% | 4% | 15% | 4% | 510 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: White, Black, Asian, Latino, Other/Mixed
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Immigrant status by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who are…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 15% | 9% | 76% | 20,699 |
| Once or twice a month | 14% | 11% | 75% | 5,027 |
| Several times a year | 17% | 11% | 72% | 3,181 |
| Seldom/never | 12% | 12% | 75% | 5,175 |
| Don't know | 20% | 10% | 70% | 511 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Immigrants, Second generation, Third generation or higher
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Income distribution by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who have a household income of…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 35% | 21% | 26% | 18% | 18,076 |
| Once or twice a month | 32% | 20% | 27% | 21% | 4,563 |
| Several times a year | 31% | 19% | 29% | 22% | 2,888 |
| Seldom/never | 36% | 20% | 25% | 18% | 4,611 |
| Don't know | 40% | 18% | 25% | 17% | 352 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Less than $30,000, $30,000-$49,999, $50,000-$99,999, $100,000 or more
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Educational distribution by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who have completed…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 40% | 33% | 17% | 10% | 20,827 |
| Once or twice a month | 37% | 32% | 19% | 12% | 5,074 |
| Several times a year | 39% | 29% | 19% | 13% | 3,208 |
| Seldom/never | 47% | 29% | 14% | 10% | 5,234 |
| Don't know | 48% | 26% | 15% | 10% | 525 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: High school or less, Some college, College, Post-graduate degree
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Marital status by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who are…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 51% | 7% | 13% | 8% | 21% | 20,843 |
| Once or twice a month | 46% | 9% | 12% | 4% | 30% | 5,082 |
| Several times a year | 48% | 8% | 11% | 5% | 28% | 3,215 |
| Seldom/never | 41% | 9% | 13% | 6% | 31% | 5,228 |
| Don't know | 45% | 5% | 12% | 12% | 26% | 523 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Married, Living with a partner, Divorced/separated, Widowed, Never married
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Parent of children under 18 by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who are…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 29% | 71% | 20,869 |
| Once or twice a month | 31% | 69% | 5,075 |
| Several times a year | 30% | 70% | 3,218 |
| Seldom/never | 25% | 75% | 5,240 |
| Don't know | 21% | 79% | 531 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Parents, Non-parents
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say they…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 76% | 14% | 3% | 1% | 5% | 1% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 56% | 26% | 6% | < 1% | 9% | 2% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 48% | 31% | 8% | 1% | 9% | 2% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 30% | 26% | 12% | 1% | 26% | 5% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 50% | 17% | 3% | 6% | 12% | 12% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God
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Importance of religion in one's life by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 69% | 17% | 6% | 7% | 1% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 41% | 36% | 13% | 10% | < 1% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 32% | 40% | 18% | 10% | < 1% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 19% | 31% | 23% | 27% | 1% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 48% | 19% | 10% | 17% | 6% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Very important, Somewhat important, Not too important, Not at all important
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Attendance at religious services by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who attend religious services…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 49% | 30% | 21% | 1% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 25% | 44% | 31% | < 1% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 17% | 47% | 36% | < 1% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 10% | 30% | 60% | < 1% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 30% | 28% | 35% | 8% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of prayer by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who pray…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 71% | 13% | 3% | 12% | 1% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 43% | 23% | 9% | 24% | 1% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 34% | 23% | 11% | 31% | 1% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 20% | 13% | 9% | 58% | 1% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 43% | 13% | 5% | 27% | 12% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who attend prayer group…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 35% | 11% | 9% | 45% | 1% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 12% | 11% | 9% | 67% | 1% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 8% | 7% | 12% | 73% | < 1% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 5% | 3% | 4% | 88% | < 1% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 20% | 4% | 5% | 62% | 9% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of meditation by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who meditate…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 54% | 8% | 3% | 34% | 2% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 28% | 14% | 6% | 51% | 1% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 19% | 9% | 11% | 59% | 1% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 15% | 6% | 3% | 75% | 1% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 27% | 5% | 3% | 44% | 21% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 56% | 14% | 9% | 19% | 2% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 39% | 25% | 16% | 20% | < 1% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 26% | 18% | 30% | 25% | 1% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 27% | 12% | 14% | 45% | 1% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 30% | 13% | 10% | 23% | 24% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
Sources of guidance on right and wrong by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 44% | 9% | 37% | 7% | 3% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 23% | 14% | 51% | 10% | 2% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 18% | 12% | 57% | 12% | 2% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 11% | 13% | 60% | 15% | 2% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 24% | 10% | 44% | 11% | 12% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Religion, Philosophy/reason, Common sense, Science
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 38% | 59% | 2% | 1% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 28% | 71% | 1% | 1% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 26% | 72% | 1% | 1% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 23% | 75% | 1% | 1% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 27% | 62% | 5% | 6% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: There are clear standards for what is right and wrong, Right or wrong depends on the situation
Frequency of reading scripture by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who read scripture…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 50% | 11% | 7% | 31% | 1% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 21% | 15% | 11% | 53% | < 1% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 12% | 10% | 15% | 63% | < 1% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 8% | 5% | 6% | 81% | < 1% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 25% | 8% | 7% | 45% | 15% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
Interpreting scripture by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say the holy scripture is…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 39% | 27% | 3% | 24% | 7% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 22% | 32% | 2% | 38% | 7% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 19% | 29% | 2% | 42% | 7% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 14% | 19% | 1% | 58% | 8% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 24% | 13% | 9% | 32% | 22% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God
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Belief in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who …in heaven
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 78% | 15% | 7% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 72% | 22% | 6% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 69% | 23% | 8% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 51% | 40% | 8% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 58% | 23% | 19% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Believe, Don't believe
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Belief in Hell by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who …in hell
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 64% | 28% | 8% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 56% | 37% | 7% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 52% | 39% | 8% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 39% | 52% | 9% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 46% | 33% | 21% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Believe, Don't believe
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who identify as…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 40% | 18% | 42% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 37% | 16% | 47% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 35% | 16% | 49% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 31% | 21% | 48% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 24% | 37% | 39% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Republican/lean Rep., No lean, Democrat/lean Dem.
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Political ideology by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who are…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 41% | 31% | 21% | 6% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 32% | 36% | 26% | 5% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 28% | 39% | 28% | 5% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 25% | 35% | 32% | 9% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 29% | 22% | 18% | 31% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Views about size of government by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who would rather have…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 52% | 40% | 3% | 4% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 51% | 44% | 3% | 3% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 49% | 44% | 3% | 3% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 50% | 44% | 3% | 4% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 42% | 40% | 6% | 13% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Smaller government; fewer services, Bigger government; more services
Views about government aid to the poor by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say government aid to the poor…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 46% | 48% | 4% | 2% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 43% | 51% | 3% | 2% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 43% | 52% | 3% | 2% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 42% | 53% | 3% | 2% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 41% | 44% | 8% | 7% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Does more harm than good, Does more good than harm
Views about abortion by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say abortion should be…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 46% | 50% | 5% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 60% | 37% | 3% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 64% | 33% | 4% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 68% | 28% | 4% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 47% | 37% | 16% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Legal in all/most cases, Illegal in all/most cases
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Views about homosexuality by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say homosexuality…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 54% | 37% | 4% | 4% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 71% | 23% | 3% | 3% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 74% | 20% | 3% | 3% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 74% | 20% | 3% | 3% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 53% | 28% | 8% | 11% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Should be accepted, Should be discouraged
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Views about same-sex marriage by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who …same-sex marriage
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 46% | 47% | 8% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 63% | 31% | 6% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 65% | 28% | 7% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 66% | 26% | 7% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 45% | 33% | 22% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Strongly favor/favor, Oppose/strongly oppose
Views about environmental regulation by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 39% | 55% | 3% | 3% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 34% | 62% | 2% | 2% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 35% | 60% | 2% | 3% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 35% | 60% | 2% | 3% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 35% | 46% | 4% | 15% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy, Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Views about human evolution by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say humans…
| Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 24% | 27% | 4% | 41% | 5% | 20,955 |
| Once or twice a month | 39% | 27% | 4% | 28% | 3% | 5,093 |
| Several times a year | 42% | 27% | 4% | 24% | 3% | 3,223 |
| Seldom/never | 54% | 17% | 4% | 20% | 4% | 5,262 |
| Don't know | 29% | 14% | 13% | 29% | 16% | 538 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Evolved; due to natural processes, Evolved; due to God's design, Always existed in present form
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